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The Easiest Cake to Make Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This ultra-moist and creamy cake is incredibly easy to make, combining cream cheese, sour cream, and butter for a rich texture. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it yields a tender, golden cake that’s perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 sticks (2 cups) butter, softened
  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 ½ cups cake flour


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or bundt pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
  2. Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is well combined and smooth, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the cake flour to the mixture, mixing slowly until the flour is fully combined into the batter.
  5. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The cake should be golden and firm, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure all dairy ingredients are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Do not rush adding the eggs; beating them in slowly ensures a smooth batter.
  • This cake keeps well for several days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • For an extra touch, you can dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh berries before serving.